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What is Private Property Towing?
Are you the owner of a business, investment or commercial property, or an apartment complex? If so, you have probably experienced the frustration of having stubborn trespassers parking illegally on your property. Your parking lot is the lifeblood of your business. Maintaining and making sure that your clients and tenants always have an available parking space is a must. Residents, visitors, customers and guests need a safe and convenient area in which to park and at PD Towing of Houston it is our job to ensure that your valuable parking areas are used to your benefit.
Private Property Towing is basically removing a vehicle from private property without the vehicle owner’s consent. In short we enforce your rules and see to it that vehicles which do not belong on your property do not remain there taking up valuable space, and creating an eyesore, and liability for you.
PD Towing of Houston is family owned and operated. With over 15 years of experience in the towing industry. PD Towing of Houston was founded on a simple principle - Personal Dedication. We are fully licensed and insured and stand ready to make sure that your parking areas benefit your business, and your clients, patrons, and residents and not criminals, trespassers, and scofflaws.
Our Services:
- All vehicles are digitally photographed before towing. The pictures are taken from different angles clearly showing the violation. The date and time is automatically imprinted on the photo. All pictures are saved on a database for future reference.
- All tows are immediately called into the police towline and a reference number is obtained and noted on the tow ticket. We report make, model, year, color and vin (vehicle identification number), the time and the storage location to which the vehicle was takenOur phones are answered 24 hours a day / seven days a week for the convenience of the vehicle owner and property manager. We contract with many storage facilities most of which are conveniently located near the apartment or commercial business.
- Our storage facilities accept most major credit cards and cash as forms of payment. A printed receipt is provided to the person retrieving the car
Common Violations In Private Property Towing
Do you own/manage an investment property or business? Are you tired of having your valuable parking spaces being occupied by vehicles that are not your customers or tenants? If you do not enforce a parking program on your property, word will get out and eventually your parking lot will become the “go to” location for parking violators in the area. PD Towing of Houston exists to help you remain in control of your parking lots and to prevent private property parking violators from turning your parking lot into their playground or worse yet, place of business. It is your right to set the rules for your parking spaces, and it is the mission of PD Towing to enforce those rules on your behalf.
Here are some of the most common private property towing violations:
1. Illegal Parking
Cars parked in fire lanes, ambulance loading zones, in front of fire hydrants or in handicapped parking spots, or parking without a permit all can be legally towed immediately.
2. Obstructing Road or Walkway
Vehicles that are parked in a road or walkway or that cause obstruction can be towed.
3. Disabled Cara
The presence of any vehicle that lacks at least some of the equipment needed for safe operation (e.g., a windshield, wheels, doors or an engine). This is a particularly bad violation as in many cases these are stolen vehicles, or vehicles being stripped for parts. Finding these on your property means that criminals are using your property as a dumping ground, work space, or that they are prowling your parking lot seeking victims. PD Towing of Houston can ensure that your lot is clear of such vehicles, sending the message that you are actively patrolling and on the watch for criminal activity.
.4. Other Private Property Violations
If a parked vehicle is blocking your driveway or business entrance, it can be towed.
Any vehicles parked on private property may be towed at the owner’s discretion.
You can also set rules on your private property, which can be enforced with a violation notice system. For example, resident stickers, color coded parking zones, or time limited guest parking. Vehicles can be marked with a parking violation notification and can also be towed.
Knowing your rights is the first step to maintaining an acceptable parking situation on your property. However, actually enforcing those rights is the more important step. PD Towing is your parking enforcer, and will ensure that your rules are followed. We can remove any vehicles that create a disruption, disturbance, or eye sore ensuring that you have happy customers and tenants and the maximum benefit from your valuable parking areas. Contact PD Towing of Houston to discuss your private property towing needs, and how we can help you create and enforce a parking policy on your property.
Parking Lot Striping - A Good Investment
Parking lot striping is a maintenance issue that is often overlooked by property managers and owners of commercial properties - such as apartment complexes, strip malls, office buildings, retail spaces, and other investment properties. However, the condition of your parking lot striping can have a significant impact on both the safety and aesthetics of your facility. At PD Towing of Houston, we recognize the importance of this seemingly small detail and offer a range of lot striping services so as to ensure you are both in full compliance and maximizing the benefits of a properly marked parking lot.
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon once said:
“We see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It's our job to make the customer experience a little bit better.”
Your parking lot is, in most cases, the first area of your facility that is experienced by a prospective customer, patient, or tenant. It is in your parking lot that first impressions are formed. Business can be won or lost before your prospect even leaves their vehicle.
Proper parking lot striping affects:
- Safety & Security of your property
- Proper Pedestrian Traffic Flow
- Proper Vehicular Traffic
- ADA and Code Compliance
By having your lot properly striped and well maintained you can:
- Reduce the likelihood of collisions between vehicles, pedestrians, and infrastructure - thus minimizing injuries, property damages, and associated claims.
- Make it easier for customers to identify handicapped parking spaces, numbered spaces, reserved spaces, fire lanes, and visitor parking spots
- Provide guidance that enables drivers to safely and easily navigate the property.
- Affordably provide curb appeal, making your property more attractive.
- Create a positive, professional, and welcoming first impression
- Avoid fines for failure to comply with various regulatory requirements.
- Maximize usage of available lot space.
Overall, the factors mentioned above make parking lot striping a good investment. They provide benefits ranging from increased goodwill to reductions in liability exposure, insurance costs, and litigation expenses. Even a small investment in your parking lot striping and signage can provide a dramatic improvement in the user experience of your tenants, customers and visitors.
If you own or manage a commercial, retail, or investment property in or around the greater Houston, Texas area call PD Towing of Houston so that we can discuss your parking lot striping, parking lot signage, and parking enforcement needs.
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PD Towing of Houston
15201 Mason Rd
Ste 1000 #163
Cypress, TX 77433
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